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- Mon 06 May, 2013 16:12
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Its a Shame!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2257
Re: Its a Shame!
Mr T, I'm surprised you can find the BMW in your neighbourhood as it looks like everyone had the same idea going by your pic above :D That's not my neighbourhood Tim, that's my driveway ;) So all your neighbours park on your drive? do you wash their BMWs too? :lol: My dear old Uncle always said &qu...
- Mon 06 May, 2013 15:08
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Its a Shame!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2257
Re: Its a Shame!
That's not my neighbourhood Tim, that's my drivewayTitanTim wrote:Mr T, I'm surprised you can find the BMW in your neighbourhood as it looks like everyone had the same idea going by your pic above
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- Mon 06 May, 2013 12:26
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Its a Shame!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2257
Re: Its a Shame!
There are no E89 owners on here :cry: And how do work that out Tim? :D I just knew you would be the first to reply and save the day :wink: Has the Z3 gone or have you hung onto it? No it's gone. Hence the thread in the stock exchange " Bits for Sale " How you finding the E89? Parked outsi...
- Mon 06 May, 2013 11:10
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Its a Shame!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2257
Re: Its a Shame!
And how do work that out Tim?TitanTim wrote:There are no E89 owners on here
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- Sat 04 May, 2013 08:46
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 bits for sale
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1825
Re: Z3 bits for sale
Bump !
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- Fri 03 May, 2013 18:19
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 5th May
- Replies: 85
- Views: 26304
Re: CITP Newby Hall - Sunday 5th May
The CITP website should still allow you to purchase a ticket. Just register ( the Zedroadster group is at the bottom of the list) pay your money and then print out your ticket. Simples
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- Fri 03 May, 2013 17:55
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Another one off my list
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2129
Re: Another one off my list
And I thought it was a Matteson's sausageGazza wrote:No problems at all although you do need big balls to send 1000's of dollars to someone 6000 miles away
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- Fri 03 May, 2013 17:06
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 bits for sale
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1825
Re: Z3 bits for sale
Thanks Craig - PM replied
- Fri 03 May, 2013 16:06
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 bits for sale
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1825
Z3 bits for sale
Sadly our Z3 is no longer with us :( but I have some of its bits for sale :P I will be advertising them on eBay but am offering forum members first dibs and can take them to Newby Hall on Sunday if necessary. Sadly our Z3 is no longer with us but I have some of its bits for sale I will be advertisin...
- Sat 27 Apr, 2013 14:11
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Z4 LCi UK Press Release
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2568
Re: Z4 LCi UK Press Release
Lovely car but I'm not convinced on the contrasting roof (yet)
Is that to match your blue shoes Tim?TitanTim wrote:I will be speccing suede
- Fri 26 Apr, 2013 12:21
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: BMW Car Show at Beamish Museum 28th April
- Replies: 60
- Views: 24932
Re: BMW Car Show at Beamish Museum 28th April
Hi Fender We've been a bit busy and only just learned about this visit - thanks for the tip off Aceman ;) Definitely interested as neither of us have ever been to Beamish despite passing by on countless occasions :shock: We'll join the party at Bowburn Services. Is 0900 the agreed time? Will PM you ...
- Mon 22 Apr, 2013 20:41
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Happy Birthday Robert T
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3472
Re: Happy Birthday Robert T
Happy Burpday Bobbert
I must say you don't look a day over 50 !
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- Fri 19 Apr, 2013 10:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Strut Brace
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1473
Re: Strut Brace
As you already suspect, I don't think there is enough clearance. The flat bar braces may just squeeze in without rattling on the rocker cover or bonnet, but the round ones I've sen tend to be cranked. This is how mine is configured, albeit in 2.2 http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m105/Telbar/Z3/Eng...
- Tue 16 Apr, 2013 18:01
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Took delivery today of our 2nd ///M
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2365
Re: Took delivery today of our 2nd ///M
Cruel - but very funny !Z3cade wrote:... just about the right size for a mouse
- Fri 05 Apr, 2013 18:32
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: So who is still around...?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2396
Re: So who is still around...?
Hi Smarty
I'm still here but like Gazza said, justn posting as much...
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I'm still here but like Gazza said, justn posting as much...
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- Tue 19 Mar, 2013 19:47
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Sex of your car
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5009
Re: Sex of your car
With such a pretty face, curvaceous lines, long body, voluptuous hips and tidy rear to say nothing of that deep throaty voice, the Zed is just an inanimate object
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- Sun 17 Mar, 2013 19:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Once in a lifetime.....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1092
Re: Once in a lifetime.....
MacDonald's car park perhaps?BonBon wrote: Care to guess where it is?
Careful observation provides the answer.
- Sun 10 Mar, 2013 09:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Electric roof stuck
- Replies: 1
- Views: 282
Re: Electric roof stuck
There are various culprits any of which can cause the roof not to operate. Brake pedal micro switch Hood microswitch (above passenger's left ear) Fractured cables within the roof spars leading to the hood microswitch. Loss of hydraulic oil from motor Failure of the motor These threads may help you: ...
- Fri 01 Mar, 2013 20:02
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards - March 2013
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8273
Re: Magnetic Stoneguards - March 2013
Sorry Peter - I've replied to your email.
Last pair now sold.
If anyone else wants a set please email me if you would like to reserve a set from the next batch.
Last pair now sold.
If anyone else wants a set please email me if you would like to reserve a set from the next batch.
- Fri 01 Mar, 2013 13:27
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Magnetic Stoneguards - March 2013
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8273
Magnetic Stoneguards - March 2013
Currently I only have one pair of magnetic stoneguards left. I have therefore disabled all the PayPal links in old threads.
I'm unable to produce a new batch of them at the moment but please email me if you would like this last set or to reserve some from the next batch.
Regards
Terry
I'm unable to produce a new batch of them at the moment but please email me if you would like this last set or to reserve some from the next batch.
Regards
Terry
- Thu 28 Feb, 2013 15:36
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Sterling Facelift z3 , 2.2i , 119k , 18inch alloys REDUCED
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3760
Re: Sterling Facelift z3 , 2.2i , 119k , 18inch alloys + ext
According to the first post, "he" is a shy girly .....Robert T wrote: If you bothered to actually check, he has been a member since May last year, so no he didn't
- Thu 28 Feb, 2013 15:23
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Show us your office / place of work
- Replies: 37
- Views: 3099
Re: Show us your office / place of work
Very nice office John - and a decent computer as well
I'm on holiday at the moment but will post pics of my new (to me) office next week
I'm on holiday at the moment but will post pics of my new (to me) office next week
- Tue 26 Feb, 2013 22:12
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: CASTROL MAGNATEC MOTOROIL.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2700
Re: CASTROL MAGNATEC MOTOROIL.
I reckon he's a good salesman.
It would be interesting to see a control test with ANOther oil as Pingu suggested
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It would be interesting to see a control test with ANOther oil as Pingu suggested
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- Fri 22 Feb, 2013 12:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Wheel finishes - shadow chrome v chromeline
- Replies: 4
- Views: 629
Re: Wheel finishes - shadow chrome v chromeline
The shadow chrome that I have encountered has a gloss black inner rim.
There are some pictures in THIS thread which may be of use to you.
There are some pictures in THIS thread which may be of use to you.
- Wed 06 Feb, 2013 21:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 rear wings
- Replies: 6
- Views: 623
Re: Z3 rear wings
I'd be very careful putting any kind of wings on your beast Mark - it might just take off !
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- Wed 06 Feb, 2013 12:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: operating the roof
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4907
Re: operating the roof
When you first unclip the roof above the windscreen, you have to make sure that the front section of roof is pushed firmly upwards before you try to push the roof back. If you don't, it won't fold back. I wonder if the problem is that you're not pushing the front section up sufficiently? That's a g...
- Tue 05 Feb, 2013 13:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: operating the roof
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4907
Re: operating the roof
Hi Martymartyb wrote: How should the rear screen fold into the space does the window go in flat or should it bend with the motion?
You may find the pics in this thread useful
- Sat 02 Feb, 2013 13:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What is this! And what does it do?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 714
Re: What is this! And what does it do?
I put 23311282582 into the OEM link above.Southernboy wrote:The one on eBay has a different part # to the one on real oem....I think the seller may have it wrong?
That is the number displayed in the ebay picture and model specific to the 2.8, 3.0 and M series cars.
- Sat 02 Feb, 2013 12:52
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What is this! And what does it do?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 714
Re: What is this! And what does it do?
It's a bit like Ronseal
It does what it says but only for 2.8, 3.0 and ///M vehicles
This diagram may help (it's part #21)
It does what it says but only for 2.8, 3.0 and ///M vehicles
This diagram may help (it's part #21)
- Thu 31 Jan, 2013 13:45
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Memory Lane anyone?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2946
Re: Memory Lane anyone?
Can you remember the gifts you were able to get by simply buying fuel, you got tokens and then exchanged them for gifts. Esso (I think) did something called "Instant Insanity" It was a simple predecessor of Rubik's cube comprising 5 dice with different coloured tiddlywinks on each face. I...
- Wed 30 Jan, 2013 13:16
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Memory Lane anyone?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2946
Re: Memory Lane anyone?
What about:
Dunlop Groundhogs
Esso Tiger tails for your filler cap
Bullet hole stickers
His n Hers windscreen sun strips etc?
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Dunlop Groundhogs
Esso Tiger tails for your filler cap
Bullet hole stickers
His n Hers windscreen sun strips etc?
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- Mon 28 Jan, 2013 06:58
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Z3 Front grills vent gills whatever you call them
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1558
Re: Z3 Front grills vent gills whatever you call them
Hmmmmwella_fella wrote:eBay item 330861088363
That appears to be a white iPhone
Try this one
251220103336
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- Tue 22 Jan, 2013 08:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: To clear or not to clear- snow on a roadster roof
- Replies: 5
- Views: 843
Re: To clear or not to clear- snow on a roadster roof
It will survive! This was ours a couple of years ago when we didn't manage to get the hard top in time..... http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m105/Telbar/Z3/FreeZCarCover.jpg You are likely to do more damage to the fabric by trying to remove the snow if it's frozen on. However, there is no reason w...
- Sat 19 Jan, 2013 10:15
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Snow and the Roadster
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1414
Re: Snow and the Roadster
Sliding kerbs - an interesting phenomenon!TitanTim wrote:Watch those curbs sliding about as you will soon have a bent zed
Round here most of the kerbs are fixed to the edge of the road ........
- Wed 26 Dec, 2012 08:52
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Xmas caption competition time folks
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1898
Re: Xmas caption competition time folks
Or as Bazil Brush would have said:
Bum Bum !
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Bum Bum !
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- Mon 10 Dec, 2012 20:13
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: A few spots around the World
- Replies: 2
- Views: 646
Re: A few spots around the World
Welcome home ZC
Looks like you had a great time
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Looks like you had a great time
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- Sat 08 Dec, 2012 21:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Painful knob solution - ALL SORTED :o)
- Replies: 71
- Views: 4176
Re: Painful knob solution - ALL SORTED :o)
Pipe & slippers ?
Methinks that would be Eisenmann and summer tyres. ....
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Methinks that would be Eisenmann and summer tyres. ....
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- Mon 03 Dec, 2012 11:45
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Boot Carpets
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1083
Re: Boot Carpets
I cut the hump out of the old carpet and spliced a patch behind it, using the old CD bracket bolts to secure it.
The full thread is here
The full thread is here
- Sun 02 Dec, 2012 19:10
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Painful knob solution - ALL SORTED :o)
- Replies: 71
- Views: 4176
Re: Painful knob solution
For a really simple solution, a small leather pouch with a drawstring or even a nylon zipper...that can be fitted over the cold knob would be adequate for the winter, and easily stored in the rear box when not required. :?: One could have a pouch made in minutes to fit any size or shape knob...even...
- Sat 01 Dec, 2012 20:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Painful knob solution - ALL SORTED :o)
- Replies: 71
- Views: 4176
Re: Painful knob solution
Or use a guitar .....Southernboy wrote:Like over the painfully cold .... ....
- Sat 01 Dec, 2012 13:49
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Painful knob solution - ALL SORTED :o)
- Replies: 71
- Views: 4176
Re: Painful knob solution
I think at my age I'm entitled to drive naked, wearing a Stetson, snakeskin western boots and gloves if I choose... Hey - steady on there :!: Too much excitement could cause serious problems for the over 40s PS - if you post any pictures, make sure you have that stetson strategically placed :shock:
- Sat 01 Dec, 2012 08:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Painful knob solution - ALL SORTED :o)
- Replies: 71
- Views: 4176
I did warn you .....
OK serious question, with the colder weather with us now how can I overcome my knob being literally a pain to hold in the hand :| This morning it was well below freezing at 6.30 and with having the AC Schnitzer all alloy knob its literally a pain when changing gear. Hi Tim Surely you have not forgo...
- Tue 27 Nov, 2012 12:23
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: New French Motoring Laws
- Replies: 33
- Views: 8429
Re: New French Motoring Laws
As you don't need an MoT in that circumstance, I don't know.macca wrote:What happens when you dont have an MOT because its less than 3 years old?
What does happen? Is this a trick question from a scenario that you have experienced?
Perhaps they take you to the guillotines in Place de La Concorde
- Tue 06 Nov, 2012 17:45
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: My Z3M's Replacement
- Replies: 80
- Views: 37661
Re: My Z3M's Replacement
I have to say for daily use the zed is noticably easier to use (which is one of the main reasons why i made the swap) I'm sorry James that doesn't make sense to me :? You swapped the ///m because it was too easy :puzzle: If people are interested I may carry on a progress thread on here, i'll wait a...
- Mon 05 Nov, 2012 13:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Which Gills? Poll - You decide.....
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1040
Re: Which Gills? Poll - You decide.....
With a choice between silver or blue, the answer has to be blue. The silver just looks wrong - as BladeRuneer said. If however the choice had been chrome or blue, the answer may have been different. At the end of the day, choices and opinions such as this are very personal. It's what you like that m...
- Fri 26 Oct, 2012 08:31
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Marathon or Topic
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3215
Re: Marathon or Topic
But what about aGazza wrote: (a) Mars a day helps you work, rest and play'
Mmmm
Mattesons?
- Thu 25 Oct, 2012 21:08
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Marathon or Topic
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3215
Re: Marathon or Topic
Are we a set of Opal Fruits because if you want a better biscuit you should join our Club......
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- Thu 25 Oct, 2012 20:48
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Marathon or Topic
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3215
Re: Marathon or Topic
Bandits at 10 o'clock
- Wed 24 Oct, 2012 15:01
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Made me laugh
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1166
Re: Made me laugh
Indeed - but it's the dog I feel sorry for ...Dave L2 wrote: Fancy making the poor sod wear a tracksuit like that
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- Tue 23 Oct, 2012 16:27
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Rhodes, Greece
- Replies: 7
- Views: 888
Re: Rhodes, Greece
First time ive seen the Grand without thousands of cars and scooters parked nose to tail outside, in the entrance and anywhere else you can fit a scooter. You must have been there early in the season Well it was mid-June and at a guess I'd say it was about 12:20 :D There were even sun beds availabl...